Summer - Child Care Lead

OVERVIEW: The objective of a Child Care Lead is to care for and to provide leadership for the children under your supervision in the summer months.
DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: Be “on-call” for supervisory duties to assigned children as needed by the DYS.
Supervise children with the priority of protecting their health and safety.
Provide enjoyable and educational opportunities for children in your care.
Participate in the evening and special programs as requested by Unit Leader and/or Assistant Program Director, including participation in skit nights, talent shows, etc.
Report general property maintenance issues to the Facilities Manager or Maintenance Crew Chief.
Be an appropriate and effective example for both campers and staff members, exhibiting Christ-like conduct, concern, and service.
Report any suspected child abuse issues to the Assistant Camp Director immediately and take necessary actions to report it properly.
Any other duties as assigned by your supervisor.
All staff may be called upon at any time to assist in the total operation of the camp.
You are expected to join in all evening programs; absences are excused only through the Assistant Camp Director.
QUALIFICATIONS: Must be at least 16 years of age.
Must have general skills working in with children.
Must have the ability to supervise all camp activities.
Must have current CPR/First Aid/AED certification.
Must be of good moral character.
Must have a personal and growing relationship with the Lord.
Preferred previous camping experience either as a camper or as a staff member.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis.
Ability to grasp, push and pull objects and tools.
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.
A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment to meet the physical requirements of the position.
The Salvation Army would attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: This job description should also identify the essential functions of the job, including any physical, cognitive, visual, auditory, and other abilities essential to fulfilling the job.
ADA Statement: Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.
A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position.
The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.
Acknowledgment of Religious Purposes of The Salvation Army: Please note that The Salvation Army has a religious purpose and status as a church.
We ask our employees that they do nothing to their relationship with The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.
Employees must agree and understand that their services are a necessary part of The Army’s religious purposes and their work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Army’s religious purposes.
At-Will: Any employment relationship with this organization is of an “at-will” nature, which means that an Employee may resign at any time and the Employer may discharge an Employee at any time with or without cause.
It is further understood that this “at will” employment relationship may not be changed by any written document or by conduct unless such change is specifically acknowledged in writing by an authorized executive of this organization.